DavidsonProprty
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Hey fellas,
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say Hi!
I run a landscape and tree company, and wanted to share my saw fleet and how I feel about it.
MS192, MS201, MS261, and MS660...and I'd like to add either a 362 or 460 to the fleet this coming year for that mid-range saw 25" bar for in-tree use.
First off, I've only used an MS200 a couple times for a total of maybe a dozen cuts...so I don't have a lot of time operating the saw. But I can say the 200 is a GREAT saw...much more guts than my 201. But I love my 192 and 201.
My 192 was a fantastic little saw, I especially like the seperate choke lever on the rear of the handle. Very simple design! I used it for a season before I gutted the muffler and adjusted the carb to my likings....now the sucker can practically outrun my stock 201! But it's unfortunately very loud, and I feel un-professional using it. I now keep it just for back-up, until I replace the muffler and return the saw back to stock settings.
My 201 is extremely depandable and reliable. It starts within a couple pulls on a cold start, and first pull on a warm start. I love it! I use a 14" bar and find it to be a very good combination. I didn't like the way it felt with the 16" bar. If I had a single complaint, it would be the switch on the handle...you have to push it a little too far forward to shut it off sometimes. I love it, and recommend it to anyone looking for a real powerhouse. The Husky climbing saw really doesn't compare to the power of the 201.
My 261 is set up with a 20" bar with a full-size 3/8" chain. It's by far the best investment I have made for my business so far. (And I've spent THOUSANDS on equipment!!) I especially LOVE how light weight this saw is for in-tree use. I really enjoy hanging 30' tops because this saw cuts so quick and is so easy and light-weight to hold onto when you go for a ride. As for ground-use, we use this saw for everything. It's VERY comfortable to run, and has a lot of power considering I'm asking a chainsaw that's designed to run a 16" .325 bar/chain to run a 20" 3/8" bar and chain combo. It feels great hanging off my saddle!
And now comes the 660....Wow! A real powerhouse!! I've got a 25" set and a 36" set for this saw. It's used primarily for felling, bucking up the trunk, and doing the stump. I haven't used it up in the tree yet, but am not looking forward to it! I bought this chainsaw when i was deciding between the 660 and 460. I eventually want to occassionally run a mill so my customers can have some lumber to build their coffee tables and other projects, so I got the 660 and don't regret it at all!! It's great and is exactly the tool for the job when it comes to cutting up big wood! It's definetly not a saw for someone cutting firewood, they should look into a 362 or 460.
That's what I run, anyone else run a similar fleet? Any suggestions for a mid-range saw?
Thanks fellas!
I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say Hi!
I run a landscape and tree company, and wanted to share my saw fleet and how I feel about it.
MS192, MS201, MS261, and MS660...and I'd like to add either a 362 or 460 to the fleet this coming year for that mid-range saw 25" bar for in-tree use.
First off, I've only used an MS200 a couple times for a total of maybe a dozen cuts...so I don't have a lot of time operating the saw. But I can say the 200 is a GREAT saw...much more guts than my 201. But I love my 192 and 201.
My 192 was a fantastic little saw, I especially like the seperate choke lever on the rear of the handle. Very simple design! I used it for a season before I gutted the muffler and adjusted the carb to my likings....now the sucker can practically outrun my stock 201! But it's unfortunately very loud, and I feel un-professional using it. I now keep it just for back-up, until I replace the muffler and return the saw back to stock settings.
My 201 is extremely depandable and reliable. It starts within a couple pulls on a cold start, and first pull on a warm start. I love it! I use a 14" bar and find it to be a very good combination. I didn't like the way it felt with the 16" bar. If I had a single complaint, it would be the switch on the handle...you have to push it a little too far forward to shut it off sometimes. I love it, and recommend it to anyone looking for a real powerhouse. The Husky climbing saw really doesn't compare to the power of the 201.
My 261 is set up with a 20" bar with a full-size 3/8" chain. It's by far the best investment I have made for my business so far. (And I've spent THOUSANDS on equipment!!) I especially LOVE how light weight this saw is for in-tree use. I really enjoy hanging 30' tops because this saw cuts so quick and is so easy and light-weight to hold onto when you go for a ride. As for ground-use, we use this saw for everything. It's VERY comfortable to run, and has a lot of power considering I'm asking a chainsaw that's designed to run a 16" .325 bar/chain to run a 20" 3/8" bar and chain combo. It feels great hanging off my saddle!
And now comes the 660....Wow! A real powerhouse!! I've got a 25" set and a 36" set for this saw. It's used primarily for felling, bucking up the trunk, and doing the stump. I haven't used it up in the tree yet, but am not looking forward to it! I bought this chainsaw when i was deciding between the 660 and 460. I eventually want to occassionally run a mill so my customers can have some lumber to build their coffee tables and other projects, so I got the 660 and don't regret it at all!! It's great and is exactly the tool for the job when it comes to cutting up big wood! It's definetly not a saw for someone cutting firewood, they should look into a 362 or 460.
That's what I run, anyone else run a similar fleet? Any suggestions for a mid-range saw?
Thanks fellas!
